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Steven Spielberg Draws a Line on AI in Filmmaking

Artificial intelligence has become one of the biggest conversations in Hollywood. At SXSW, Steven Spielberg weighed in on the debate and made his position clear. The legendary filmmaker believes AI can be useful in some industries, but he does not support replacing ...
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The Real Meaning Behind Boosters.Boots Riley-SXSW 2026

SXSW 2026: The Real Meaning Behind “Boosters” in Boots Riley’s New Film

At first glance, the title I Love Boosters sounds like it belongs to a crime comedy. The film follows a crew of shoplifters who specialize in stealing high-end retail goods. But according to director Boots Riley, the concept of “boosters” ...
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Kick Off SXSW 2026 with the Sound of the South: Proper Presents x Austin Proper Hotel

When the world’s biggest creative festival converges on Austin, the city turns into a pulsating music hub. This year, Proper Presents joins forces with the Austin Proper Hotel, Gold Sky Productions, and Maniball Tequila to deliver a weekend‑long line‑up that ...
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Paramount+ The Lodge

Paramount+ Takes Austin by Storm with The Lodge at SXSW 2026

SXSW is one of those festivals where you never quite know what you’ll stumble into. One minute you’re heading to a screening, the next you’re walking into an immersive fan experience that feels like stepping straight into a television set. ...
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“The Sentry” Plays SXSW London

Director Jake Wachtel’s “The Sentry” short plays June 2-7 at SXSW London, followed by Raindance (6/18-6/27) and the Palm Springs Shortsfest (6/24-6/30). The film is a look at a secret agent in action in Cambodia. The director/writer of this refreshing ...